1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1987 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |